Escape Slides Flashcards
What is used to make the slide assembly?
Silver, O2 holding, heat reflective, urethane coated nylon material.
How is the slide attached to the aircraft exit?
With a girt bar.
What is the purpose of the inflation hose assembly?
To transfer compressed air from the inflation assembly to the slide assembly.
Describe lighting assembly.
8 incandescent lamps on slide floor that are battery powered.
What type of inflation system does the slide have?
High pressure reservoir and discharge valve assembly.
What is the purpose of the pressure relief valve?
Prevent the slide from over inflation beyond its operation pressure of 1 -2.5 PSI
What is the function of the jet pumps?
Draw in outside air to supplement the high pressure inflation system.
Where is the slide packed?
Breakaway case.
What are the major components of the harness assembly?
Release cable, pull cable, and to p and bottom strap assemblies.
What two materials are used in making the KC-135 escape slide?
Urethane or neoprene coated nylon.
With what is the high pressure cylinder filled?
Air or nitrogen.
What type of container and material is the KC-135 type slide packed into.
Envelope type container manufactured from either urethane coated or neoprene coated nylon material.
List the five inspection requirements for escape slides.
Periodic, visual check, leakage test, functional, and hydrostatic.
How often is a periodic inspection required for the C-5 type escape slide?
Once a year.
How long is the leakage test for the C-5 escape slide and the KC-135 slides?
One hour.
How often is a periodic inspection required for the KC-135 type escape slide?
Every 6 months.
What test is required every three years on the air reservoir of the KC-135 slide.
Hydrostatic.
How do you prepare the slide for maintenance?
Remove it from its case and lay it on a smooth, splinter free area.
How many pins secure the C-5 slide bottom strap assembly in place?
3
What would you do if you accidentally activate the light assembly?
replace the lanyard attached to the batters power unit.
How long does it take the C-5 and KC-135 escape slide to inflate to their designed shape?
10-13 sec, and 10 sec
What would you do if the slides jet pumps leak?
Torque the top plate screw to 20-25 in/lbs and check for FOD in the sealing area of the flapper valves.
When conducting a KC-135 slide air reservoir pressure check, how far do you open the charging port nut to measure the cylinder pressure?
2 1/4 turns
What is the max number of lights that can be inoperative at once?
2 as long as their not parallel (consecutive)
What is the service life of the battery power unit?
3 yrs from DOM
What do you do if you find a cut in the top strap of a slide?
Replace the strap assembly
How do you inflate air into the slide?
Hold the air 3-5 in from the jet pump flapper valve until the slide inflates to its shape.
What is the PSI on the one hour leak test?
2.20 psi
What psi should the C-5 pressure relief valve open?
2.7-3 psi.
What is the max size repairable damage on the slide tube?
6 in length or diameter
What is the max size damage threat may be repaired using only an outside patch?
1 inch.
What may condemn a cylinder?
24 yrs after the date of the first cylinder test or after 4380 pressurization’s whichever is first.
When should you replace or overhaul a KC-135 discharge valve assembly?
If 8 yrs old or 8 yrs since last overhaul.
The C-5 escape slide is packed into what?
Fiberglass breakaway case.
How many jet mpumps are on a KC-135 type slide?
1
What is the max it should take for the KC-135 slide to inflate to its designed shape?
10 sec
The KC-135 type slide is packed in to what?
Envelope type container?
The C-5 escape slide is required to be inspected every?
12 months.
The maximum number of non parallel lamps that can be allowed to be inoperative on the C-5 slide is?
0
When folding and packing the C-5 slide how do you rotate the right side jet pumps?
90 degrees counter clockwise
What size loop do you form when securing the KC-135 slide tie patches?
5/16 in
What is the overall length of the KC-135 after being folded?
Appx. 23in
When do you remove the vacuum adapter on the KC-135>
After inserting the slide ito the container.
What is the recommended shape of patches?
Circular.
KC-135 cylinders DOE is dependent on what?
4380 pressurization’s or 24 yrs from date of first test.
What is the main difference between the C-5 and KC-135 cylinder inspections?
Inspection or test.
